I have a Canon T2i, was interested in getting a DSLR for awhile and my friend out in California has had that since it launched and spoke highly of it, I was going to wait to get it but back in January Best Buy had an amazing deal where I got the Camera Kit (camera and 18-55mm lens) an extra lens (55-250mm) 8GB memory card, and carrying case all that with a year warranty for under $1200 I couldn't pass it up.

gvamp,
That first photo is absolutely Perfect as far as I am concerned! Very Nicely Done! The gorgeous Blue really makes the photo!

The second photo is almost as perfect except for down on the bottom. That lighter colored object just has to go! It draws my eyes right to it and away from the beauty of your photograph!

I have a Canon 18-55 IS f/3.5-5.6 kit lens that I will never part with! I love that little lens because it takes wonderful, crisp and clear photos. In fact it takes photos that are every bit as good as my Canon 17-40 L series lens that costs way more money. Plus it has 15 mm of extra reach that sometimes is the magical equation that makes a photo. Too many people sell that little 18-55 short!